PHELPS COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Saturday in Phelps County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Chevy Silverado driven by Carl B. Rial, 68, Eaton Rapids, MI., was eastbound on Interstate 44 at Route 8 near St. James.

The pickup struck Stephen D. Goode, 65, Union, who had walked into the path of the vehicle.

Goode was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Jones Funeral Home. The MSHP released no additional details late Saturday.